Drawing an astronaut shouldn’t be rocket science! With some practice and helpful guidance, you can learn how to draw an astronaut soar through the galaxy with ease.
First off, you’ll need to take your pencil, pen, or marker and make a circle for the astronaut’s head. If a smooth, round circle sounds daunting, don’t fret! Just think of it as an omelet or your favorite cake that you can cut and shape into perfection. You can also use tracing paper – or your trusty eraser – to get the job done.
Next, draw two arcing lines leading down from the circle to make the shoulders, chest, and arms. Think of these lines as the rails of a roller coaster. Give the body some peaks and valleys where appropriate, then draw two parallel lines down the middle of the body to create the suit. With quick strokes, add a few wrinkles and creases for the details of the suit.
Now, it’s time to tackle the astronaut’s hands. Glide your pencil from the shoulder to the end of the arm, then draw the wrist and fingers. If you want to add a bit more pizzazz, add some puffy gloves and space boots! You can also add some tools and accessories to give the astronaut an out-of-this-world look.
For the astronaut’s helmet, draw an oval – you can use the tracing paper if you need an extra hand – starting at the top of the head, and then color it in. Remember that the colors could depend on the astronaut’s mission, so don’t be afraid to mix things up. Give your astronaut piercing, star-filled eyes and a wide, awe-inspiring smile.
To give your astronaut the finishing touches, draw fuzzy lines around the edges of the suit and helmet to give the illusion of weightlessness. Then, draw a few pieces of floating debris, stars, and galaxies to give your astronaut an ethereal backdrop.
Last but not least, practice! Keep sketching astronauts and try different poses, fashion choices, and colors. Soon you’ll be an astronaut artist!
